Acadia National Park Maine, USA Travel Guide
Access: About a 1-hour travel eastward of Bar Harbor. The Island Explorer shuttle does not connect to Schoodic. A self-drive vehicle an essential.
Trip Comparison: A self-drive trip is ideal for flexibility. Organized tours to Schoodic are rare. It produces for a nice half-day or full-day trip, allowing you to experience the park's wilder, more remote side. It features great picnic spots.
Beyond Acadia's main attractions, Maine holds numerous natural areas for further exploration.
Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Bass Harbor. These areas feature a less crowded experience of coastal Maine and access to quieter park trails and charming working harbors.
Inland from Acadia, this vast region features extensive forests, lakes, and rivers. It includes opportunities for fishing, paddling, remote hiking, plus seeing wildlife (including moose).
Explore the cultural fabric of Mount Desert Island and beyond, revealing layers of Maine's heritage.
The oldest village on Mount Desert Island, preserving a classic New England village aesthetic. Its iconic, white arched bridge is a well-known photographic spot.
Mount Desert Island and the surrounding mainland host numerous independent art galleries and artist studios. Many local artists draw inspiration from the rugged landscapes.
This institution preserves and interprets the rich cultural heritage of Mount Desert Island, including the history of the Wabanaki people.
A a museum devoted to Maine's Native American heritage, with a focus on the Wabanaki peoples.
For those with more time, combine Acadia with other regions for a more comprehensive New England experience.
Combine Acadia with a road trip exploring other iconic coastal towns down south.
Pair Acadia's coastal beauty with an inland wilderness experience.
Extend your journey to explore other New England states.
An extended trip broadens your New England experience.
Coastal charm to mountain vistas.
Historic cities and quaint villages.
Hiking, paddling, exploring.
